Grandmom, child struck by car in Clifton Heights

CLIFTON HEIGHTS - A woman and her grandchild were struck by a car as they crossed E. Baltimore Avenue at Jackson Street at approximately 8:30 this morning.

The woman, who is in her 50's, and her 5-year-old grandson were going to the K-Mart when they were struck, police said. The driver of the striking vehicle stopped and is cooperating with police.

The female victim was transported to Delaware County Memorial Hospital, the child to Children's Hospital in Philadelphia. Both were alert and conscious after the accident, police said. Their conditions were unavailable, but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, according to police.